Clinton Street Fire, 15-C

Collection Type

  • Photography

GUSN

GUSN-393041

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Description

The image shows a frozen scene resulting from the Clinton Street fire. Visible are icicles and ice formations covering what appears to be a structure, possibly a building or a fire escape, after a fire incident. Black patches appear to be areas of damage or obscured parts of the photograph.

Details

Descriptive Terms

ice
black-and-white photographs
fires (events)
gelatin dry plate negatives

Inscription

5022

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP028842
C-Series negative 15-C

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC022

Collection Name

Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

Reference Code

PC022.001.002.001.002.15-C

Record Details

Originator

Coolidge, Baldwin, 1845-1928 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Conservation Note

Damaged

Description Level

Item

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